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Victorville, CA
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VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL
VICTORVILLE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS RAIL AUTHORITY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THE CITY AS HOUSING ASSETS SUCCESSOR
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Regular Meeting Minutes 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 . 6:00 p.m. Regular Session
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Public Comments for Closed Session Items
None
Declaration of Closed Session Items) by City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case name unspecified: (Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations) Recess to Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson, City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky
Closed Session Announcements by the City Attorney
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky announced one (1) closed session item as set forth on the agenda. There were no reportable actions with respect to this item.
Invocation: Debra Jones
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Captain John Wickum
Proclamations/Special Presentations
Proclamation Recognizing April as Fair Housing Month - Mayor Jones presented a proclamation to the High Desert Association of Realtors and proclaimed the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Victorville.
City Clerk Presents Agenda/Revisions to Agenda
Agenda presented with no revisions reported.
Conflict of Interest Declarations
There were no conflicts of interest reported.
Introduction to Public Comments
Mayor Jones provided an opening statement regarding public comments.
Public Comments
The following people spoke:
Bassem Sayegh on general items
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Commercial Demand Schedule No. 18 in the amount ot $8,310,218.48, covering Electronic Fund Transfers No. 333902 through 334059 and Warrant No. 789436 through 789689 for 03/03/2023 through 03/16/2023, per the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
2. Full Labor & Materials Security Release for EROW20-00047 and BLDC19-00022 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the full release of the Labor & Materials security for EROW20-00047 and BLDC19-00022.
3. Payroll Warrant List
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Board of Directors ratify Payroll Demand Schedule No. 8B for Payroll Period February 03, 2023, through February 17, 2023, in the amount of $1,861,455.11 covering Check Nos. 33273 through 33305, including Vendor checks. Please note employee Check No. 33288 & 33291 have a live Check and an EFT Advice. Also included are Advice Nos. 297566 through 298041, per adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (period covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023).
4. Reduction of Securities for Tract Map No. 15598
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve an 80-percent release of the Faithful Performance Water, Sewer, Drainage, and LMAD securities;
(2) Accept the water, sewer, drainage, and LMAD public improvements; and (3) Approve a 60-percent release of the Faithful Performance Streets securities.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2435
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2435 adopting an amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan (OTSP) with an environmental finding of previously assessed to allow for modified land use allowances and development standards within the OTSP located generally on property bounded roughly by the Mojave River and Stoddard Wells Road to the Northeast, Eleventh Avenue to the East, Mojave Drive and Verde Street to the South and Interstate I-15 to the Northwest.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar items 1 through 5 Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of Final Tract Map No. 20560
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 20560;
(2) Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement between the subdividers, Bear Valley Development Company, LLC and Bear Valley Road and 2nd Avenue, LLC, and the City; and (3) Accept bonds and cash as security for the public improvements from the subdividers.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
7. Air Traffic Control Equipment Upgrade Project #CC23-041 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Ratify the acceptance of Grant Agreement #3-06-0359-031-2022 between the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority in the amount of $300,000 in support of the Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Upgrade Project #CC23-041; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. SCLAA 23-004 increasing budgeted grant revenues by $300,000, and increasing budgeted grant expenditures by $300,000; and (3) Approve the purchase of equipment in support of Air Traffic Control Equipment Upgrade Project #CC23-041 in the amount not to exceed $300,000.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
8. Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of Victorville ("City") and the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (SCLAA)
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council and Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve:
(1) Resolution No. SCLA 23-005 declaring the eight lots located along Civic Drive as "Exempt Surplus Land" pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D) and authorizing the disposition of such real property to the City, (i) authorizing the transmittal of a certified copy of the Resolution to the Housing and Community Development "HCD" Department, as specified in Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines, and (iii) authorizing the Executive Director to execute transactional documents to effectuate the purchase and transfer of the property;
(2) Resolution No. 23-021 approving the purchase of eight lots located along Civic Drive and authorizing the City Manager to execute transactional documents to effectuate the purchase and transfer of the property; and
(3) Resolution No. SCLAA 23-006 amending the SCLAA annual budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 to recognize the sale proceeds.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
9. Acquisition and Installation of Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Approve the purchase of 16 fixed license plate reader cameras in the amount of $177,868.60 from Vigilant Solutions, LLC;
(2) Approve the Enterprise Services Agreement (ESA) for the Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) program services for one year;
(3) Approve a Construction Agreement in an amount not to exceed $23,920.00 with Yunex, LLC for the installation of said 16 cameras; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager to execute said ESA and Construction Agreement and any transactional related documents to effectuate this transaction.
Questions ensued
Council Member Gomez left the dais at 6:47 p.m.
Council Member Gomez returned to the dais at 6:47 p.m.
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
10. Initiative No. 21-0042A1 - The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-022, opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act;
(2) Authorize the execution of the letter to the League of California Cities formally opposing the Initiative by the City Manager; and
(3) Authorize copies of the executed Resolution No. 23-022 and opposition letter to the League of California Cities.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
11. Observance Calendar Proposal
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of the City Council
Questions ensued
Motion was made to adopt the observation calendar as proposed by staff Moved: Council Member Irving
Seconded: Council Member Gomez
Comments ensued
Motion failed 2-3
Ayes: Council Member Gomez, Council Member Irving
Noes: Council Member Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones
12. Termination of Local State of Emergency relative to the COVID-19 pandemic Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-024 Terminating the State of Emergency previously declared on March 17, 2020, relative to the COVID-19 pandemic; and rescinding Resolution No. 20-011.
Presentation given by Deputy City Manager Sophie Smith
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendation
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
13. Consideration of proposed City Council Resolution No. 23-025 adopting revisions to the City of Victorville City Council Policy and Procedures Manual
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Review and Consider the Proposed Revised City Council Policy and Procedures Manual; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-025.
Questions ensued
Motion was made to approve staff recommendations
Moved: Mayor Jones
Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Comments ensued
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
14. City Manager Reports
City Manager Keith C. Metzler introduced new Victorville Fire Chief David Foster. He will be officially sworn in at the next City Council meeting.
Spring Festival is Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Hook Park.
Community Clean Up Day is scheduled for April 22, 2023. April 5th is the sign-up deadline and volunteers are still needed.
The Amazon warehouse was completed on March 29, 2023. The 1.4 million square foot facility is located at the SCLA.
Tenant improvements are still ongoing for the Sprouts market, and the demolition permit was approved. Their tenant improvement plans are currently in review.
McDonalds is opening on the northwest corner of Bear Valley and 3rd.
Chipotle and Jersey Mikes are opening in the Crossroads Center on Palmdale and Highway 395, pending final inspections.
15. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items Motion was made to agendize, for discussion and possible action at the next City Council meeting, an update on any sitting City Council member that has yet to provide proof of residency Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Irving
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
Motion was made to reprimand any Council Member violating chapter 8 section 3 number i of the City Council Policy and Procedure Manual at the next City Council meeting.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Becerra
Seconded: Council Member Harriman
Motion passed 4-1
Ayes: Council Member Harriman, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Becerra, Mayor Jones Noes: Council Member Gomez
16. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Jones spoke on the Special City Council Meeting Governance Relations Workshop.
She also requested that everyone keep Victorville's sister cities in their thoughts and prayers as many have suffered damage as a result of the recent storms. Mayor Jones also reported on her attendance to the Mayors Meeting.
Adjournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Attest:
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Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk